Attachment_D_-_Height_Weight_and_Physical_Fitness_Standards.doc

Attachment D – Height, Weight, and Physical Fitness Standards Height and Weight Standards - Females

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Attachment D – Height, Weight, and Physical Fitness Standards

Height and Weight Standards - Males Age Height

Physical Ability Test

1. The Physical Ability Test (PAT) serves to provide a measure of the individual’s preparedness to successfully accomplish the essential functions of the position. This appendix directs the conduct and administration of PATs for Contract Security Officers (CSO). The company will administer physical ability testing per this attachment for all CSO personnel. In order to meet the condition of employment standard, the individual tested must successfully pass the established standard for each of the two elements of the PAT.

1.1. The PAT will be conducted annually for CSO personnel.

1.2. A minimum of four months must elapse before an individual who passed the PAT in one calendar year is required to take the PAT again in the next calendar year.

1.3. For CSO new hires, the initial testing requirement must be met prior to being issued a Common Access Card (CAC)/Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge or DD Form 1466, Building Pass.

1.4. If a CSO fails the record PAT, the CSO will be required to pass the retest within 90 days. If the CSO fails the second attempt, the CSO is deemed temporarily unsuitable. If the CSO fails the third attempt, the CSO is deemed permanently unsuitable.

1.5. Contract Operations Division (COD) retains the right to periodically inspect all documents relating to the administering of the PAT.

1.6. Minimum physical requirements for the primary PAT are:

1.6.1. Execute 19 pushups in 2 minutes. The event demonstrates core strength and capacity used in defensive tactics and is important for rescues and use-of-force situations.

1.6.2. Run/walk 1.5 miles (2.41 km) in 20:00 minutes. The event serves to assess cardiorespiratory and leg muscle endurance.

1.7. Procedures and sequencing. The procedure and sequence of testing events are:

1.7.1. Conduct warm-up for three minutes.

1.7.2. Perform the pushups.

1.7.3. Rest for 10 minutes.

1.7.4. Conduct cardio warm-up for two to three minutes.

1.7.5. Perform the run.

1.7.6. Conduct cardio cool down for five minutes.

1.8. Alternate events:

1.8.1. The 25 feet dummy drag is an authorized alternate event for the pushup, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.2. The dummy must be of average proportionate height and weight of an adult and weigh between 140 and 150 pounds.

1.8.3. When picking up and putting down the dummy, testees must bend their knees to protect lower back.

1.8.4. Stand behind the dummy and hold it under its arms.

1.8.5. At the starting line, participants must move the dummy in a controlled manner for 25 feet and place the dummy on the ground safely at the completion of the event (dummy’s feet must pass the 25–foot line).

1.8.6. Must complete the event without dropping the dummy in order to successfully pass this event and must complete the event in 15 seconds.